President's medal recipients

2009Professor Datuk Dr Mazlan OthmanUnited Nations Office for Outer Space AffairsIn recognition for her work in developing astronomy education in Malaysia and her leading national and international role in space science, through her setting up of the Malaysian Space Agency and as Director of United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs.

2008Professor Sir Michael AtiyahUniversity of EdinburghIn recognition of his outstanding contributions to a broad range of topics in mathematics, many of which have provided highly significant foundations to the development of theoretical physics; and of his eminent leadership within the scientific community.